"When you fight in America you become that global star, and that's what I did," said Khan, who is preparing to face Phil Lo Greco in Liverpool on April 21.

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“When you fight in America you become that global star”

Amir Khan

"People around the world now, wherever I go, they will recognise me because of US television, how they promote you.

"One thing about the heavyweight division that AJ should definitely watch is - it's always been big in America with Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Evander Holyfield.

"Why not fight in a country where heavyweight boxing is big?

"If he wants to make a big name, I think he might want to fight there first.